A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7786327 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 72203926 epoch_slot_no: 319126 block_no: 7786150 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 85310 time: 2022-09-21 14:23:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d3d1e82765344fbb667dda685019c0dbab3ebdfbe251c83fe068e940dddb59fBlock Operator
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